Revising and Editing Practice 1

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What is the correct way to write 'Doctor' in a sentence?

Back

It should be written as 'doctor' unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.

Front

What punctuation is used to connect two independent clauses?

Back

A semicolon (;) is used to connect two independent clauses.

Front

What is the correct spelling of 'Grate' in the context of the Great Wall of China?

Back

The correct spelling is 'Great'.

Front

How should 'thanksgiving' be written in a sentence?

Back

It should be capitalized as 'Thanksgiving'.

Front

What is the correct way to combine two related sentences?

Back

Use a conjunction or a semicolon to combine them.

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

Back

A comma is used to indicate a pause or to separate items in a list.

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

Front

What is the difference between 'knew' and 'new'?

Back

'Knew' is the past tense of 'know', while 'new' is an adjective meaning not old.

Front

What is the function of a question mark?

Back

A question mark is used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

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What is the correct way to write a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence should have at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.